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KIA Carens vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Nexon. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Nexon

Key HighlightsKIA CarensTata Nexon
PriceRs.11.41 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl17.44 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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check
Adjustable ORVMs
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check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent&Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
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10.24 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
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AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
17.44 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
150 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
9.6 : 1

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
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check
Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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check
Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
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3
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
3995 mm
Width
1800 mm
1804 mm
Height
1708 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1295 kg
Body Type
MUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Tata Nexon

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Nexon has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Nexon is an with doors and seats ,44 Litres fuel tank capacity, 382 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, and 1295 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Nexon comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

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    • AJ
      Anurag Jhariya
      01 May 2025
      5.0
      Best in Class, full of comfort, Good Mileage, Very Elegant Look. Fully loaded with all features, a combination of class, luxury and Comfort. Love It. Kia Carens A Class Thing To Own.
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    • rp
      raju prajapath
      25 Apr 2025
      3.8
      Kia Carens very safety car in India.
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    • r
      rizwan
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Mind-blowing and comfortable and safe looking amazing many color awesome.
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      Amar Singh
      5 Month ago
      4.7
      One Of good family cars, spacious in the category and amazing mileage despite being a 7-seater car, which can be used as 5-seater car with huge luggage space for the big family.
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    • AJ
      Aditya Jaiswal
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Very underrated car for family This gem of kia is very power efficient and plenty of space. A good combination of price. features. Premium ness Specially 2nd row is like.
      Likes (3)
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